QLD 4x4 Club Accredited Driver Training is conducted under license from Four Wheel Drive Queensland for our financial members and is a nationally recognised qualification. The Operate and Maintain a 4WD Vehicle Training is open to financial members of the Queensland 4x4 Club only.
This 4wd course is part of a nationally recognised qualification with Four Wheel Drive Queensland as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5286)
The course is competency based. There are theory sessions as well as driving sessions, which include written and practical tests. It is not designed to teach experience, which comes only after many years of actually driving in conditions that your vehicle is designed for.
The course will teach you the basic principles of Safety, Trip Preparation, Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing, along with knowledge of the fundamentals of a 4WD and the vehicles capabilities as well as basic driving techniques and recovery procedures.
The course is broken up into theory and practical components designed to educate the most experienced member. Theory components cover many aspects of driving. Some of these subjects include:
- Vehicle types and capabilities
- How a 4WD works
- Tyre selection, inflation and use
- Pre-trip and during trip vehicle equipment and safety inspections
- Environmental Awareness
- Different techniques for driving in varying terrains
The practical component consists of a full weekend where participants have the opportunity to learn and experience all of the different aspects of 4WDing in the field. Some of the topics covered on the weekend training include:
- Principles of 4WDriving
- Stop stall key start recoveries
- Driving up and down moderate inclines
- Driving techniques for different terrains
- Approach, departure and ramp over angles
- Driving on side slopes
- Driving through water
- Changing a tyre in uneven terrain
- Snatch strap recoveries
- Driving to cause minimal environmental impact
- Using Convoy Procedure
This course must be completed prior to undertaking the Advanced Course.
“AQF Certificate is issued on successful completion”.